A Grilling Guide

We are very sympathetic to Bridget’s grilling anxiety. As Chris said, a grill—to many people—just looks like a box of trapped propane, AKA, a bomb. We’ve collected some of our best videos, tips, and podcasts in the hopes that we can lead you to victorious grilling this Fourth of July weekend.

4. If you plan to cook large or fatty cuts of meats, like spareribs, a whole chicken, a beef rib roast, a pork loin, a pork shoulder, a rack of lamb, or a leg of lamb, try using indirect heat so that the meat can stay on for a while without burning. Here’s how to set up indirect heat on a charcoal grill and on a gas grill.